Chippa United chairman voices support for Nigeria in AFCON semi-final
Chippa United chairman Siviwe Mpengesi will support Nigeria in the AFCON semi-final.
Chippa United chairman Siviwe Mpengesi will support Nigeria in the AFCON semi-final.
The ‘big three’ South African clubs had mixed results as the league season began this weekend with title-holders Mamelodi Sundowns winning, Kaizer Chiefs drawing and Orlando Pirates losing.
Mamelodi Sundowns are “so good winning is easy”, said coach Rhulani Mokwena after stretching an unbeaten South African Premiership run to 23 games with a 2-0 win at Marumo Gallants on Saturday.
Orlando Pirates scored an extra time winner against arch rivals, Kaizer Chiefs to win their Nedbank Cup semi-final encounter 2-1.
Super substitute Sandile Mthethwa struck again as Orlando Pirates edged arch rivals Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 after extra time in Johannesburg on Saturday in the Nedbank Cup semi-final.
Just days after clinching a sixth successive league title, Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a goalless draw by Cape Town City in the DStv Premiership on Tuesday night.
On Sunday, in thr DStv Premiership, TS Galaxy made light work of Richards Bay coasting to a 4-0 victory.
In the DStv Premiership, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates secured victories over Maritzburg United and SuperSport United respectively. AmaZulu were beaten 2-0 away at Stellenbosch.
On Sunday in the DStv Premiership, Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a 1-1 draw with Stellenbosch FC. SuperSport United narrowly beat Golden Arrows 2-1.
In the DStv Premiership, Orlando Pirates bounced back after losing in the Soweto Derby, with a 4-1 victory over Swallows. Chiefs edge Richards Bay 1-0. Royal AM and Cape Town City also secured important victories.